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Conducting research for a changing society: This is what drives us at Forschungszentrum Jülich. As a member of the Helmholtz Association, we aim to tackle the grand societal challenges of our time and conduct research into the possibilities of a digitized society, a climate-friendly energy system, and a resource-efficient economy. Work together with around 7,400 employees in one of Europe’s biggest research centers and help us to shape change!
At the Institute of Energy Technologies – Fundamental Electrochemistry (IET-1), we perform research on highly relevant topics related to the energy transition. For example, we investigate the battery of the future and new battery concepts. How we can turn the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) into the fuel of the future or how electrolysis can contribute to a hydrogen energy economy are other exciting projects. The aim is to develop sustainable and cost-effective batteries and fuel cells with improved energy and power density, longer lifetime, and maximal safety. Find out more about our mission and future-oriented projects here: go.fzj.de/IEK-9.
We offer you an interesting
Internship / Master Thesis – New Methods in Operando NMR for Electrolysis
At IET-1, we are developing exciting interdisciplinary methods to investigate the key mechanisms in electrolysis using pulsed NMR. Among other methods, we employ quantum optimal control, where simulated spin models are directly used to engineer NMR experiments. At the core of this project stands the Python library JuMPO (Jülich Magnetic Pulse Optimization) which has been developed at our institute. A particular challenge for operando electrolysis experiments in NMR is radiation damping, a phenomenon arising from bulk magnetization in the sample. To overcome this challenge, the project aims to implement methods that penalize bulk magnetization during the pulse optimization process. The resulting pulses are then to be tested on state-of-the-art spectrogram pulse analysis methods. Your tasks include:
- Implementing a bulk magnetization penalty in the JuMPO quantum optimal control library
- Porting a state-of-the-art spectrogram module for pulse sequence analysis from MATLAB to Python
- Optimization and spectrogram analysis of pulsed radiation damping suppression
- Optional: experimental validation of such newly optimized pulses
- Completed bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, or a related field
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of NMR spectroscopy
- Experience in and knowledge of Python programming
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of electrochemistry and spin dynamics is desirable
- Interest in interdisciplinary research projects and the ability to work in a cooperative manner
- Ability to show initiative and to work independently in a structured, organized way
- Fluent command of written and spoken English
We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:
- Flexible working hours as well as a reasonable remuneration
- Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
- Ideal conditions for gaining practical experience alongside your studies in a socially relevant topic
- An interdisciplinary collaboration on projects in an international, committed, and collegial team
- Excellent technical equipment and the newest technology
- Qualified support through your scientific colleagues
- A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere in Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: go.fzj.de/benefits.
The position is initially for a fixed term of six months.